Companisto GmbH
Companisto is the leading equity crowdfunding and business angel investment platform in Germany and the DACH region, connecting private and institutional investors to startups and growth companies digitally.
About
Companisto is Germany's largest business angel and equity crowdfunding platform, enabling private and institutional investors (so-called Companists) to invest digitally in innovative startups and growth companies. The platform focuses on providing direct equity investments to investors, starting from as little as €250, and offers a curated selection of promising companies through a rigorous vetting process. Companisto acts as both a funding platform and an investor network, streamlining and digitalizing the entire investment process for both investors and startups. The company positions itself as a leader in online corporate financing and plays a significant role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region). It is also active in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through its events, investor academy, and content.
Products & Services
- Online platform for startup and growth company investments
- Digital investment process for private and institutional investors
- Companisto Angel Club for high-net-worth investors (investments from €10,000)
- Pooling and management of startup stakes
- Investment analysis and due diligence services
- Educational resources and an academy for startup investment
- Secondary market for trading startup shares
- Events, masterclasses, and networking for investors and startups
- Exclusive reports and portfolio management features
- Mobile investing app
Use Cases & Case Studies
- AMERIA AG: Over €50 million invested and a global product launch with SONY
- DiaMonTech AG: €8 million co-investment round led by Companisto Angels with Samsung Next as co-investor
- Foodist: Over €1.5 million invested, later acquired by Ströer
- BigRep: Over €3.5 million invested and successful IPO in 2024
- KoRo: Major exit with a 6x return for investors in 2022
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Co-investments with Samsung Next, BASF Ventures, Cusp Capital, Seven-Ventures (ProSieben), Eight Roads, b2venture, Coparion, PropTech1, Plug & Play, and various regional VC funds
- Partnership with the German Crowdfunding Association, BITKOM, Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland, media.net berlinbrandenburg, and others
Awards & Recognition
- ECN (European Crowdfunding Network) award for largest equity-based crowdfunding platform by investment volume in the EU (2025 study)
- Rated 4.4/5 on Trustpilot
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- BaFin-registered as a tied agent under Effecta GmbH (Wertpapierinstitutsgesetz § 3 (2) WpIG)
- Licensed Financial Assets Intermediary (§34f Abs.1 GewO)